15 Best One Day Picnic Spots Near Pune

Instead of planning those predictable and boring weekend plans such as visiting malls or window shopping, plan a one day picnic to beautiful and enchanting places nearby Mumbai and Pune for a relaxing and creative weekend experience. There are numerous picnic spots in the vicinity that can turn your boring weekends into something magical. Not more than 100 km from Pune, these picnic spots are just couple of hours drive away. Here's a list of such relaxing and best one day picnic spots near Pune.

15 Best One Day Picnic Spots Near Pune

1. Matheran

One of the smallest hill station of India, Matheran is a unique one day picnic spot due to it's proximity to cities like Mumbai and Pune. Matheran is enchanting and can be visited throughout the year. It is well known for it's lush greenery, waterfalls and panoramic points. Matheran is popular among tourists as it serves one of the best one day picnic spots due to it's accessibility. The walking trail from Neral to Matheran is also an enjoyable experience. One can also enjoy a relaxing weekend in Matheran as there are best accommodation facilities available such as Hotel Rangoli Retreat and Hotel Panorama.

How to Reach Matheran: Matheran is 121 km from Pune City and 95 km form Mumbai. It can be easily reached by train and road.

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Places of Interests in and near Matheran: In Matheran the Panoramic points such as Monkey Point, Sunset Point, Sunrise Point, Panorama Point and Khandala Point are worth visiting. Also there is picturesque Charlotte Lake and Pisarnath Temple.

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2. Malshej Ghat

Malshej Ghat is a perfect monsoon one day escapade. It is famous for it's curvy ghat, misty mountains, pristine lakes and huge waterfalls. Malshej Ghat is popular among nature lovers for it's enchanting beauty and accessibility from cities like Mumbai, Pune and Ahmednagar. Malshej Ghat is also popular among trekkers. The MTDC Malshej Resort serves as an excellent accommodation facility.

How to Reach Malshej Ghat: Malshej Ghat is 130 km from Pune and 154 km from Mumbai. It is easily accessible from Mumbai and Pune via road and train. The best option however is to drive down to Malshej Ghat as the drive is thoroughly enjoyable.

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Places of Interest in and around Malshej Ghat: Enjoy the scenery, lush green and misty mountains, waterfalls, hiking and trekking trails.

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3. Bhandardara

Located in the Ahmednagar districts, Bhandardara is an ideal getaway for people who wish to spend time away from the hustles and bustles of the city. Bhandardara is nestled within the Sahyadri hills and is famous for the roaring waterfalls, lush greenery and picturesque beauty. More of an part of an eco-tourism, Bhandardara is an ideal picnic spot for people who enjoy being amidst nature. Other than MTDC Holiday Resort, the accommodation facilities also include various hotels and resort such as the Yash Resort.



How to Reach Bhandardara: Bhandardara is around 170 km from Pune and 163 km from Mumbai. There are various road routes to reach Bhandardara.

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Places of Interest in and around Bhandardara: One can visit the Arthur Lake, Wilson Dam, Randha Falls, and and various other fishing activities could be carried out in Bhandardara. Trekking in Bhandardara attracts several tourists throughout the year.

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4. Alibaug

People crazy about coastal food and beaches should head to Alibaug for a wonderful coastal fare and an ideal one day picnic spot. This is a beach where one can reach in just a couple of hours, enjoy splash in beach, grab some delicious seafood and have great fun. Alibaug Beach is a popular beach among people from Mumbai and Pune due to it's proximity. It is quite populated during weekends and holidays. Also Alibaug promises a delectable coastal cuisine and comfortable accommodations such as the Radisson Resort & Spa.



How to Reach Alibaug: Located in the Raigad Districts of Maharashtra, Alibaug is just 141 km from Pune and 110 km from Mumbai. It is easily accessible by road and rail. But the ferry rides from Gateway of India to Mandawa Jetty is one of the most popular traveling option.

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Places of Interest in and around Alibaug: Alibaug is popular for its beach and the water sports. One can also enjoy the panoramic sunset as well enjoy the authentic coastal food. Many beaches stretch near Alibaug such as the Kashid Beach, Kihim Beach and the Revdanda Beach.

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5. Harihareshwar

One of the nature's unexplored beauty, Harihareshwar is a perfect one day escapade for people in love with pristine beaches and soft sands. Harihareshwar is also one of the most important pilgrimage for Hindus as it houses the famous Harihareshwar Temple. Harihareshwar Beach is also attached to two more beaches located on the northern side and the southern side of the Harihareshwar Temple respectively. This indeed adds to it's charm and works well to drive out people to itself. Also the coastal food one enjoys here is amazing and mostly home-cooked. There are many accommodation options available in Harihareshwar including the MTDC Harihareshwar Resort.



How to Reach Harihareshwar: Harihareshwar is 170 km from Pune and 200 km from Mumbai. It is easily accessible by road and train. The nearest rail road for Harihareshwar is Mangaon and from there one can continue the journey through the sharing auto-rickshaws or buses.

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Places of Interest in and around Harihareshwar: Apart from the beautiful Harihareshwar Beach, one can visit the famous Kalbhairav Temple also known as the Harihareshwar Temple, Bankot Fort, Bagmanadala Beach and Ganesh Gully. You could also visit Diveagar Beach and Shrivardhan Beach nearby.

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6. Kaas Pathar

Just 133 km from Pune, is this flower valley known for it's hundreds and hundreds species of flowers. These wildflowers blossom only for a specific period of time annually and hence find its place in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The plateau of Kaas Pathar is popular among tourists for it's carpet of flowers and the trekking. Also this place is favorite among the nature lovers and science enthusiasts for the wide variety of flora. Over 624 species out of the 850 species listed to be found in Kaas Pathar are listed to be part of the red data species. Kaas Pathar is an ideal monsoon escapade and serves as an ideal picnic spot for nature lovers. There are accommodation facilities near Kaas Pathar such as the Hotel Radhika Palace, Motel Swagath Plaza and Camp Koyna Riverside Eco-Resort.




How to reach Kaas Pathar: Kaas Pathar is just 133 km from Pune and can be visited by road as well as trains.

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Places of Interests near Kaas Pathar: Other than visiting the flower valley, one can also visit Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Vajrai Waterfalls, Kanher Dam, Thoseghar Waterfalls, Sajjangad Fort, Yevteshwar Temple and Ghatai Devi Temple.

For more details about booking, timing and entry fees read Kaas Pathar

7. Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature enthusiasts could head up to Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary which is known as home to tigers and other wildlife. Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal picnic spot or a weekend getaway. One can enjoy safari, nature walks and bird watching. The sanctuary is bordered by Shivasagar Lake and Chandoli National Park. The sanctuary is nestled amidst Western Ghats and this protected forest zone is home to tiger, leopards, sambhar, flying fox, barking deer, and may other wild animals and birds. Hotels near Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary include Motel Swagath Plaza and Camp Koyna Riverside Eco-Resort.



How to reach Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary: Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is 143 km from Pune and is easily accessible via road or train.

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Places of Interest near Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary: Apart from the wilderness that Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary has to offer, one can visit Kaas Pathar , Vajrai Waterfalls, Kanher Dam, Thoseghar Waterfalls, Sajjangad Fort, Yevteshwar Temple and Ghatai Devi Temple.

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8. Revdanda Beach

Revdanda Beach is one of the unexplored beaches of Konkan Coast just 16 km from Alibaug. This beach boasts of sparkling sands, clean water, beautiful climate and authentic coastal food. There are many small eateries in Revdanda where you get to taste wonderful fish curry and rice. Revdanda Port was one of the significant port during the British Rule. The town though small has much history attached to it which one can learn during his visit. There is a certain appeal to this town which manages to impresses you. There are many lodges in and around Revdanda where you find accommodation such as Hotel Shiv Parvati Guest House or Uday Holiday Home.



How to Reach Revdanda Beach: Revdanda Beach is 154 km from Pune and just 16 km from Alibaug. Ferry services are available from Gateway of India to Mandawa Jetty. Travelers from Pune can drive down through through Alibaug as the beach is one the same stretch.

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Places of Attraction in and near Revdanda: Other than Revdanda Beach, one can visit the Rameshwar Mandir and Datta Mandir in Revdanda. Other than that, the places to visit nearby include Alibaug Beach, Kashid Beach and Kihim Beach

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9. Vajrai Waterfall

Located within Kas Pathar - The Flower Valley, Vajrai Waterfall is listed as one of India's tallest waterfall. It is perennial in nature and can be visited throughout the year. The lush vegetation around Vajrai Waterfall add to it's beauty. The Vajrai Waterfall is a three stairs waterfall and cascades into the lush green valley with roaring waters. The place is definite visit among nature lovers. It is also popular among trekkers. There are accommodation facilities nearby such as the Hotel Radhika Palace, Motel Swagath Plaza and Camp Koyna Riverside Eco-Resort.

How to reach Vajrai Waterfall: Vajrai Waterfall is 137 km from Pune. It is easily approachable by motorable roads via NH48 through Pune and via Satara towards Kaas - Bamnoli Village.

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Places of attraction near Vajrai Waterfall: One can plan a trek to Vajrai Waterfall which goes through forest trails and lush greenery. Other than visiting the cascading waterfall itself, one can visit  Kaas Pathar , Kanher Dam, Thoseghar Waterfalls, Sajjangad Fort, Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Yevteshwar Temple and Ghatai Devi Temple.

For more details about trekking and travel tips visit Vajrai Waterfalls

10. Kihim Beach

Just 13 km from Alibaug is Kihim Beach,one of the well known and popular beach among tourists. It is an unspoiled beach known for it's magical sand, beautiful sunset and safe waters. The Kihim Beach is crowded usually weekends and on holidays. One can enjoy water-sports during holidays. There are endless options of staying as there are many resorts and hotels nearby including the MTDC Approved Arte Cottage.



How to reach Kihim Beach: Kihim Beach is 140 km from Pune and 13 km from Alibaug. One can reach Kihim from Pune via Pune via the Bangalore - Mumbai - Pune Highway. The route is Pune - Hinjewadi - Talegaon - Khalapur - Pen - Poynad - Choronde - Kihim

Places of attraction near Kihim: There are many beaches nearby Kihim and one can visit the same. This includes Versoli Beach, Awas Beach, Alibaug, There is a Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple around 6 km from Kihim.

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11. Thoseghar Waterfalls

Thoseghar Waterfalls is a series of waterfall located just 20 km from Satara. One of the waterfall from the series falls from a height of 500 meters while the rest fall from 20 meters in all. The water collected throughout Kas Plateau falls through Thoseghar Waterfalls. Locally this waterfall is also known as Ram and Lakshman Waterfall. A drive to Thoseghar Waterfall is an awesome experience, given to it's panoramic beauty, vast windmills, curvy roads and cascading waterfalls. There are accommodation facilities nearby such as the Hotel Radhika Palace, Motel Swagath Plaza and Camp Koyna Riverside Eco-Resort.



How to reach Thoseghar Waterfalls: Thoseghar Waterfalls is 139 km from Pune. There are many buses from Swargate Bus Stand that ply at regular intervals.

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Places of attractions nearby Thoseghar Waterfalls: Apart from the cascading waterfalls, panoramic view, scenic beauty, beautiful drive and windmills; one can visit the Bhairavnath Temple which is just 1 km from Thoseghar Waterfalls. Other places of interest include Kaas Pathar , Kanher Dam, Vajrai Waterfalls, Sajjangad Fort, Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Yevteshwar Temple and Ghatai Devi Temple.

12. Kashid Beach

Kashid Beach is one of the small hamlet beach located on the beach stretch when you drive down to Alibaug. The beach is popular among picnic goers, who enjoy some splash, water sports and beautiful sunset. One can find many small eateries right on the beach stretch where you get to lay down on the hammock and relax a bit. Apart from the swimming and surfing, water-sports is quite enjoyable here in Kashid. Various accommodation options such as the MTDC Resort and the Kashid Beach Resort are available.




How to reach Kashid Beach: Kashid Beach is 170 km from Pune and 150 km from Mumbai. From Pune one can follow the route to Kashid via Pune - Khopoli exit - Pen - Alibaug - Revdanda - Kashid.

Places of Interest near Kashid: Apart from the water sports and splashing and surfing in Kashid beach, one can visit Kihim Beach , Revdanda Beach and Alibaug Beach

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13. Kalavantin Durg

Trekkers get to enjoy a one day trekking escapade at Kalavantin Durg, which is an enjoyable trek. Due to it's proximity to Panvel, Kalavantin Durg is popular among locals and tourists from Pune and Mumbai. The impressive feature of Kalavantin Durg is it's massive steps cut out with the huge rock itself. The best time to visit Kalavantin Durg is from October to May. The base village of Kalavantin Durg is Thakurwadi, where accommodation arrangements can be made.



How to reach Kalavantin Durg: Kalavantin Durg is 115 km from Pune. Due to its proximity to Panvel, one can easily reach Kalavantin Durg either via road or by Panvel bound trains. From here there is an option of taking state transport buses or local tum tums.

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14. Rajmachi Fort 

Located 7 km from Lonavla is Rajmachi Fort, one of the most favorite trekking opportunity near Pune. Due to it's accessibility and moderately tough difficulty level Rajmachi Fort is popular among beginners. The best part about Rajmachi Fort is the view that it offers from the mountain top. The climate is overall enjoyable and the breathtaking view of the valley is pleasant to eyes. The base village of Rajmachi is Udhewadi and where one can enjoy good homemade food as well as accommodation arrangements.




How to reach Rajmachi Fort: Rajmachi Fort is 58 km from Pune and 77 km from Mumbai. One can reach here either by car or by trains from either Lonavla Station or Karjat Station. From here state transport buses or tum tums would take you to your destination.

Places of attractions near Rajmachi Fort: Apart from the trek to Rajmachi Fort, where one comes across two forts, i.e. Shrivardhan and Manaranjan; One can also visit Kondhane Caves, Bushi Dam and many other tourists spots of Lonavla and Khandala.

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15. Naneghat

Closer to Malshej Ghat, is Naneghat - one of the ideal picnic spots located closer to Pune and Mumbai. Naneghat is popular among trekkers too, for it's 5 km trek. The best part about Naneghat is that it is easily accesible by car right upto the hilltop. The difficulty level of Naneghat is easy as the stretch is small and takes only 1 to 2 hours to finish. The view that awaits from top of Naneghat is breath-taking. From the top, one can see Bhimashankar, Harishchandragad, Mahuli Plains and Matheran.



How to reach Naneghat: The best option to reach Naneghat is to drive down via Malshej Ghat.

Places of attractions near Naneghat: Apart from the beautiful trek and breath-taking valley view, one can visit the Jivdhan Fort, Bhairavnath Temple and caves located on the Naneghat.

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